Global News at 6 Maritimes: June 1

It’s been more than a year since the largest wildfire in Nova Scotia’s history spread across Shelburne County. Firefighters from across the province, country and beyond all responded to the community’s call for help. Now, local residents are expressing their thanks through a weekend of celebrations. Also, what do lasers, atoms and quantum physics have in common? For a team of New Brunswick researchers, a lot. They are looking to use cold atoms to map gravitational fields, with practical uses for Canada’s National Defence.